I always wondered why the T&C did not get the New Yorker front clip in 1976. After all, it had one in 1974-75, but then when that front end was downgraded to the Newport Custom, it stayed on the wagon.

Actually, this is the one bodystyle that looks better as a fuselage than in the 74-76 high-end Chrysler. But this is the best looking one of these I have ever seen.

I really like the look of wire caps. Had them on my beloved 76 Royal Monaco for a while. What a pain in the neck to keep clean. After a couple of years, I went back to the stock full wheel covers. Never looked back. Will never have wires again.

I’m impressed that the guy took the time to rework the woodgrain trim to adapt to the Imperial clip. It’s a lighter (and more attractive) color than what came from the factory, so I assume it was redone when the swap was performed.

I swear I’ve seen a Chrysler wagon of this vintage with the Imperial grill before– I think it was in Motor Trend back when this car would have been new. Maybe I’m getting senile! If you ask me, what’s wrong with this picture is that the car is so big, you couldn’t get all of it in the shot.

In ’76, when the New Yorker was awarded the 74/75 Imperial’s (R.I.P.) wardrobe, the T&C was left to continue wearing the 74/75 New Yorker clothes. It is very easy to put the Imp based front clip onto a T&C and I have seen it done many times. A couple of them have been on ebay. In fact, if your T&C was in a front-ender, it was easier to locate the fancier front end to do the repair.